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Ambrocio's Painting
4.7(
42
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Serving East Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Customers say: Super punctual

"I hired Ambrocio's to paint our barn following a roofing and repair job. They completed in job in 4 days, pressure washing the entire structure, staining the siding and painting all the trim. They did a thorough job, were fairly neat on the job site, and the barn looked brand new after the job. A couple of problem areas were also brought to my attention so I could address them as needed in the future. I would happily hire them again."
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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All Care Painting LLC
5.0(
16
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Serving East Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were impressed with the quality of communication, timeliness, attention to detail, job site organization and cleanliness, and of course the final product came out great. The crew is friendly and professional. Happy to recommend All Care Painting and will use them again for our painting needs."
Exterior
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Exterior

+94

Response time1 day
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Fresh Coat of Hartford County
4.3(
46
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Serving East Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"When I contacted FreshCoat, I said "I usually just paint myself, but I bought this crazy metallic paint at Target, and it looks like it's complicated to apply. Do you have experience with this type of paint?"  Reassurances all around. The painter, Doug, called me with a litany of "faux finish" jobs he had done that looked great.

He painted the room with my paint, and after two coats, he packed up, reassuring me that it was going to look great when it dried. Well, after a day or two, it was clearly a disaster. I called Barbara, who came out to look and of course said that the job needed to be fixed. Score 1 star for FreshCoat.

Barbara (administrator) and Douglas (painter) met and decided that I needed to use paint that he was familiar with. This
seemed totally reasonable, and I figured I should have known better than to buy house paint at Target. So I went to Lowes and purchased the primer, base coat, and metallic that they recommended.

Douglas came back, forgot to use the primer (he read the paint cans wrong), and finished the job with his recommended paint. Again, he packed up and left with reassurances. The picture that I'm attaching isn't of wet paint, or of one coat when another was planned. This was the finished job, several days later.

I called poor Barbara to complain again, and again she came out to look at it. I told her that I was not going to pay for the full rate of painting, and we settled on a price for their effort plus several days of work, etc. 800 dollars.

I am giving a C rather than an F because I appreciated that the owners were apologetic, rather than trying to make it seem like I was crazy or too demanding. Barbara's parting words were "Doug usually does a really good job..."  They didn't offer to send another painter to fix it, and I didn't insist, because at that point it had gone on for over a week and I was tired of having people in the house.

I ended up getting boring, non-metallic paint and re-painting it myself. It was a total waste of a thousand dollars (when I add the cost of many cans of paint)"
Ceiling
Kitchen
Mural
Siding
Deck

+18

Recommended by86%of homeowners
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Fernandez Painting and Remodeling LLC
4.4(
131
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Serving East Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

"We had our interior painted by Fernandez Painting, and we couldn’t be happier with the results. From start to finish, the project was handled with professionalism and care. The team was punctual, respectful of our home, and paid great attention to detail. The paint lines are clean, the coverage is flawless, and the final look completely refreshed our space. They took the time to answer our questions and made sure everything was done exactly as we wanted. The project was completed on schedule and the space was left spotless. We would absolutely recommend their interior painting services to anyone looking for high-quality work and excellent customer service."
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+7

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by82%of homeowners
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Specsurf Painting, LLC
4.7(
39
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Serving East Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"We had Mike of Specsurf Painting paint a kitchen, bathroom/laundry room, the exterior of the house and stain a deck. He did a tremendous job. He is reliable, patient, a true professional. His ability to match paint to a 33 year old vinyl siding was perfect. We could not be more pleased. We would highly recommend his service and company."
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Recommended by67%of homeowners
J.BARBOSA PAINTINGS LLC
5.0(
12
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Serving East Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2001

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Jamiro (â Jâ as he is affectionately known as) is one stop shopping. He was hired initially for painting exterior of the house and what we ended up doing was cleaning the roof of algae, priming the house, painting the house and shed. He accomplished this feat in three days. We then hired him to do all the trim, sanding, priming, for EVERY room in the house including baseboards and ceilings. In the past year we have hired him for other odds and ends including staining, power washing, painting doors and closets and bathrooms. Jamiro is an incredible worker and communicator. He takes pride in what he does and does so in a way that leaves zero inconvenience. More importantly, heâ s a kind, giving man which makes him stand out from others in the same business. My kids got to know him as well. We will continue to recommend him to friends and family and please reach out to me if you want more specific details. J is a class act. Just hire him. You wonâ t regret it. Paul"
Response time1 day
Response rate85%
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
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Exelpainting Co LLC
4.4(
51
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Serving East Hartford, CT and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Julio from Exel Painting and his crew were very professional. They took the time to prepare the paint and to ensure that we the clients were fully satisfied. In the areas of troubleshooting, Julio persevered on this job that required a lot of patience and knowledge to get it painted right. We had nail holes throughout the house that showed rusted parts. Julio and his team made sure they covered the holes and painted over them to our specification. Julio goes above the call of duty to ensure a client's full satisfaction."
Water damaged repair
Water damaged repair
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Water damaged repair

+1

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Recommended by89%of homeowners
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FAQs for painting projects in East Hartford, CT

Most homeowners opt for semi-gloss or high-gloss paint to make the baseboards stand out against the walls. If you’d rather keep things subtle, matching the wall sheen with eggshell or satin also works well. When your trim has nicks or dents, reach for a flatter, matte finish—it hides minor imperfections better than a shiny coat.

Stripping old paint from trim costs $1 to $3 per linear foot. Pros use specialized tools and techniques to lift away existing layers without gouging the wood, then prep the surface for a fresh finish. While it adds to your budget, proper removal protects the molding and sets the stage for a smoother, longer-lasting paint job.

Tackling the baseboards first often leads to crisper lines. Painting trim first lets you tape off the boards instead of the walls, so you’re less likely to splatter color where you don’t want it. Any stray marks on the wall get covered when you roll on the final coat, making the whole process faster and tidier.

You can absolutely paint baseboards in place. Leaving them installed avoids the risk of cracking or misaligning the boards when they’re reattached. With thorough cleaning, light sanding, and careful taping, a pro—or an experienced DIYer—can achieve a sharp, factory-smooth finish while saving you the hassle of prying off and reinstalling trim.

Painting almost always beats replacement in cost. Swapping out baseboards runs about $150 in DIY materials or roughly $1,100 with a pro, while repainting costs about $50 in supplies and $1 to $5 per square foot for labor. Unless the boards are warped or severely damaged, a fresh coat delivers the same visual upgrade for a fraction of the price.

Paintable caulk and wood filler are the go-to fixes for nail holes in baseboards. Wood filler sands flush for a glass-smooth surface, while caulk provides a flexible seal that won’t crack as the house settles. Either way, patching those tiny divots before you prime ensures your finished baseboards look seamless.

The East Hartford, CT homeowners’ guide to painting services

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